Respiratory humidification system

Details Respiratory humidification system Respiratory humidification system

2007-07-17

2007-07-17

Noland, Thomas P. (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Volume or rate of flow

C073S861010, C073S861020, C073S861030, C073S866500, C073S200000, C073S201000, C073S204220, C128S203160, C128S203170, C128S203260, C128S203270, C374S142000, C374S148000

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active

10900072

ABSTRACT:
A flow probe for use in a humidification system is disclosed. The flow probe is adapted to be positioned in a humidified gases flow (for example oxygen or anesthetic gases) such as that which is provided to a patient in a hospital environment. The flow probe is designed to provide both temperature and flow rate sensing of the gases flow by incorporating two sensors (preferably thermistors) and the shape and alignment of the probe enables accurate readings by reducing the occurrence of condensation on the sensors. A number of possible applications are disclosed wherein the flow sensor is included in humidification control systems which provide a patient with a desired humidity level or simplify the amount of user input required or wherein the flow sensor provides a controller with flow information which may then be used to determine certain, possibly dangerous, conditions (such as incorrect flow sensor placement, breathing circuit disconnected, no water in the humidification chamber or humidity out of required limits).

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